Green Goddess Cucumber Avocado (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado blend with herbs for a refreshing, light summer salad.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
05 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Green Goddess Dressing
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
17 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - Dice the cucumber and avocado into uniform pieces. Finely chop the romaine lettuce, slice the green onions thinly, and chop the basil, chives, and parsley.
02 - Place the cucumber, avocado, romaine lettuce, green onions, basil, chives, and parsley in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute the herbs evenly.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, tarragon, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients while keeping the avocado pieces intact.
05 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately while the vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing keeps in your fridge for a week and makes everything taste better
- You can prep all the vegetables in under ten minutes while catching up on a podcast
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- The dressing tastes even better after it sits for an hour in the refrigerator
- Avocado browns quickly, dress the salad right before you plan to eat it
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- Pat your diced cucumber dry with paper towels if it seems extra watery
- Taste an avocado piece before adding it to make sure it is perfectly ripe